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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182496 | Degradable composite material with fibres having various degradation rates A degradable composite comprising a degradable matrix, a first fiber type and a second fiber type, wherein the first fiber type has a different rate of degradation to that of the second fiber type. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182497 | Closure device A clip for engaging tissue includes a generally annular-shaped body defining a plane and disposed about a central axis extending normal to the plane. The body includes alternating inner and outer curved regions, defining a zigzag pattern about a periphery of the cli... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177797 | Suture reinforement material for automatic suturing device The present invention relates to a tubular suture reinforcement material suitable for use in automatic suturing devices that are widely used in surgical operations, etc. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tubular suture reinforcement material with... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8157821 | Surgical implant A surgical implant suitable for treatment of a prolapse is provided. The implant comprises a knitted mesh having a density of less than 20 g/m2. The implant is between about 1-10 cm wide and is configured to be implanted in a region of the prolapse. The p... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157819 | Encasement prevention barrier for use in anterior lumbar surgery A flexible piece of barrier material for use in preventing or minimizing adhesions and fibrous attachments following anterior lumbar surgery. In one embodiment, the barrier structure comprises a multiple level device shaped as a generally wider tongue to function as... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157820 | End plate mounting system for a braided sleeve with integral flanged end and its associated method of manufacture A system and method of attaching a braided sleeve to a junction box so that the braided sleeve completely protects any cable or wire leading from the junction box. To attach the braided sleeve to the junction box, one end of the braided sleeve is engaged with a clam... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157822 | Surgical implant and methods of use A method of treating a vaginal prolapse is provided. The method includes accessing a vaginal prolapse, inserting an implant comprising a knitted mesh into a patient, and securing the knitted mesh in place such that the implant supports the pelvic floor of the patien... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8152822 | Combination therapy hemostatic clip A clip device (1612) for hemostasis includes a clip having a plurality of arms (1640, 1650) each having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein each of the arms are spaced apart from each other when the clip is in an open position and adjacent to each... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147506 | Method and clamp for gastric reduction surgery A method for gastric reduction surgery includes the step of applying at least one clamp to the stomach in a manner forming a gastric pouch. The clamp includes a clamp body shaped and dimensioned to create a gastric pouch with a standard size from approximately 15 cc... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142452 | Controlling pressure in adjustable restriction devices Methods and devices are provided for regulating a hydraulic restriction system including a restriction device. In general, the methods and devices can allow for non-invasive, transient pressure control. The methods and devices can also, in some embodiments, mechanic... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8137365 | Inguinal hernia repair prosthesis An implantable prosthesis intended, primarily for the repair of muscle wall defects such as occur in inguinal hernias is fabricated from a surgically compatible mesh material having a prismatic external mesh wall (1). The prismatic shape includes three lobes ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137367 | Obesity treatment tools and methods Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137366 | Obesity treatment tools and methods Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133241 | Articulated elements and methods for use The present invention relates to a one-step fastening device, a process for creating a fastener utilizing such a device, and the end fastener produced thereby. In this regard, the invention uses an outer, hollow fastener material that can be partially compressed und... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128644 | Closure device and methods for making and using them A clip for engaging tissue includes a generally annular-shaped body defining a plane and disposed about a central axis extending normal to the plane. The body includes alternating inner and outer curved regions, defining a zigzag pattern about a periphery of the cli... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123766 | Circular stapler buttress A buttress for use with circular surgical staplers that does not require adhesive to securely fasten the buttress to the stapler. Following cutting and stapling by the circular stapler, the buttress has an adaptive opening through its central region with a diameter ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8123765 | Obesity treatment tools and methods Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8123767 | Circular stapler buttress A buttress for use with circular surgical staplers that does not require adhesive to securely fasten the buttress to the stapler. Following cutting and stapling by the circular stapler, the buttress has an adaptive opening through its central region with a diameter ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8114101 | Absorbable fastener and applying apparatus A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having a retaining structure formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114100 | Safety fastener for tissue apposition Methods and devices for fastening tissue are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a tissue fastener is provided and includes a male fastening member having a base plate with at least one post extending therefrom and having a tissue-piercing tip. A protective membe... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114135 | Adjustable surgical cables and methods for treating spinal stenosis An apparatus includes a surgical cable, a coupling member and an adjustment mechanism. The surgical cable has a first end portion and a second end portion. The coupling member is coupled to the first end portion of the surgical cable, and defines an opening therethr... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114099 | Absorbable anchor for hernia mesh fixation A method of forming and deploying an improved absorbable anchor for hernia mesh fixation is disclosed. The absorbable anchor of the present invention functions to securely fasten tough, non macro-porous, and relative inelastic mesh to soft tissue. The anchor is form... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109946 | Adjustable length patent foramen ovale (PFO) occluder and catch system Devices, delivery systems and techniques for an occlusion device for the closure of physical anomalies, such as an atrial septal defect, a patent foramen ovale (PFO), and other septal and vascular defects are described. The devices, delivery systems and techniques r... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8100924 | Surgical implant A surgical implant suitable for treatment of hernias is provided. The implant comprises a mesh having a residual maximum mass density of 50 g/m2. The mesh comprises strands forming spaces and the strands comprise filaments forming pores. The spaces and po... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097007 | Self-anchoring sling and introducer system A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an i... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097008 | Laparoscopic hernia mesh spreader An apparatus is provided for the laparoscopic deployment and positioning of surgical materials, such as mesh. The mesh is applied by at least one extension arm which radiates from a central shaft. Alternate embodiments employ simultaneously and/or individually exten... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8083755 | Mesh implant for use in reconstruction of soft tissue defects The present invention relates to a resorbable polymeric mesh implant, that is intended to be used in the reconstruction of soft tissue defects. The mesh implant comprises at least a first and a second material, wherein the second material is substantially degraded a... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080022 | Obesity treatment tools and methods Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075576 | Closure device, system, and method The present disclosure relates generally to devices, systems and methods for use with cardiac defects. A closure device includes an elongate body with a first actuator segment and a second actuator segment associated with the elongate body that can be bent into a fi... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066723 | Connector, applicator and method for mechanically connecting hollow structures, in particular small blood vessels, as well as auxiliary devices The invention relates to a connector (1), applicator and method for mechanically connecting hollow structures, in particular small blood vessels, in order to make an anastomosis. The connector incorporates various features to create a reliable engagement with... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8062314 | Methods for the endoluminal treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) A medical method includes sliding two substantially straight unconnected arms over a fold of body tissue such that a first arm contacts a first portion of the fold and a second arm contacts a second portion. Then, each arm is bent completely through the fold such th... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062313 | Device and a method for treatment of atrioventricular regurgitation A device and method for treatment of atrioventricular regurgitation comprises a suturing device. The suturing device is configured to be introducible, via blood vessels leading to the heart, to two leaflets of the atrioventricular valve between the atrium and a corr... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057493 | Fixation devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue The invention provides devices, systems and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The devices, systems and methods of the invention will find use in a variety of therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open s... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057492 | Automatically adjusting band system with MEMS pump Devices and methods for forming a restriction in a patient are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a restriction system is provided including an implantable restriction device, an implantable port in fluid communication with the implantable restriction device, a... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052697 | Clamp device to plicate the stomach A medical device for clamping the stomach in morbid obesity surgery consists of a silicone frame that is essentially U-shaped, having opposing legs self-hinged to a bight portion interconnecting the legs. The opposing legs have sufficient stiffness to permit limited... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8043309 | Devices, systems and methods for retracting, lifting, compressing, supporting or repositioning tissues or anatomical structures Devices, systems and methods for retracting, lifting, compressing, supporting or repositioning tissues, organs, anatomical structures, grafts or other structures within the body of human or animal subjects for the purpose of treating a diseases or disorders and/or f... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034063 | Methods and systems for treating hiatal hernias The present invention relates generally to medical methods and systems used to restore the angle of His and treat hiatal hernias and other conditions of the lower esophagus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that allows fixation... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8034062 | Methods and devices for placement of an intra-abdominal or intra-thoracic appliance through a natural body orifice Natural orifice transenteric surgical methods and devices for placing a semi-circumferential appliance around a hollow bodily organ such as the stomach. In one alternative embodiment, such an appliance is placed in order to reduce the inner volume of the stomach. | 10/11/2011 |
| 8034061 | Percutaneous catheter directed intravascular occlusion devices The present invention provides an improved vascular occlusion device having improved flexibility and retention of the type fabricated from braided tubular metal fabric having an expanded preset configuration and an elongated collapsed reduced diameter configuration ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8016841 | Mesh implant with an interlocking knitted structure A resorbable polymeric mesh implant is provided for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue defects. The mesh implant is provided with an interlocking knitted structure comprising two or more sets of fibers with different times of degradation, allowing a stepwise i... | 09/13/2011 |
